The good thing about museum-kept cars is that they tend to be in pristine condition, cosmetically well taken care of. On the flip side, museum cars tend not to get much exercise, so their mechanical condition may not compare with their aesthetic condition. We don’t know how well this museum-kept 1941 Ford Super Deluxe convertible for sale on Hemmings.com runs, but it sure looks nice. From the seller’s description:

This attractive convertible was treated to a full restoration a few years back, and has been museum kept ever since. It features the later production wrap-around trim that adorns both the front and rear fenders. This is a well-equipped car with bumper wings and guards on both front and back, duals spot lights, and even a rear exhaust deflector. Passenger comfort isn’t overlooked; standard clock in the dash plus Deluse radio and recirculating hot-water heater. Finished in Florentine Blue, it features Navy Blue leather seating surfaces, and a tan canvas folding top, and top bows painted body color. This new for ’41 design was a winner with a high production rate. However, time has taken its toll, and few of these cars remain in this attractive stock configuration.

Ford styling was second to none for years but it shot itself in the foot in ’41. The ’41 models were still nice but coming right after the ’40, they left something to be desired. Of course the ’40 deluxe was a tough act to follow. Ford really picked itself up in ’42. In fact I prefer the ’42 over the ’46-’48 models. However, all that said and done, the ’41 is still a desireable car to own and this example would look so much better in my garage. Like I say to my wife, who promptly rolls her eyes. ‘Too bad I wasn’t born with money instead of good looks.’